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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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